Siemens will provide up to $17,000 in PLM software training per
veteran at 22 facilities across the U.S.

WASHINGTON — (BUSINESS WIRE) — April 30, 2013 —
Siemens today announced a new, job training initiative for U.S. military
veterans with an engineering and manufacturing background as part of a
nationwide effort to assist veterans transitioning to the civilian
workforce.

“Often military experiences and accomplishments don't always translate
cleanly on a civilian resume. In reality, these young men and women
possess the skills, traits and leadership training necessary to not only
succeed, but also excel in private industry,” said General Stanley
McChrystal, former commander of the U.S. and International Security
Assistances Forces Afghanistan, and Chairman of the Board for Siemens
Government Technologies, Inc. “Siemens is offering a way for veterans to
demonstrate their abilities to employers around the globe, as well as
participate in additional training, that will help make them that much
more attractive to potential employers.”

Through this effort, Siemens will invest up to $17,000 per eligible
veteran for access to training at Siemens PLM Software facilities across
the U.S. Ten, multi-day courses are offered, including comprehensive
training on NX® software, Siemens PLM Software’s leading integrated
solution for CAD/CAM/CAE, and Teamcenter® software, the world’s most
widely used digital lifecycle management solution. The training will
help enhance veterans’ qualifications for skilled positions in a wide
variety of manufacturing industries around the world, including
automotive, aerospace, energy, high-tech electronics, and machinery.

“Siemens is an innovator in advanced manufacturing, an area of job
growth in the U.S., and the training we are providing to veterans will
enhance their ability to be hired by the more than 71,000 customers and
potential employers who utilize our software and technology solutions,”
said Chuck Grindstaff, president and CEO of Siemens PLM software.
“Siemens wants to do its part in showing our gratitude as we welcome our
veterans home and for many, what they need most, is a job that allows
them to re-acclimate to civilian life and support their families. We
think this program will help.”

The courses will be available at 22 Siemens PLM Software training
facilities throughout the U.S. including:

Siemens has partnered with Still Serving Veterans, an
organization that helps veterans and their families reintegrate into the
workforce and community, to serve as the single point of contact for
enrollment in the Siemens Job Training initiative. Any U.S. military
veteran meeting program requirements is eligible to apply for the
program at
www.siemens.com/plm/trainingforusvets.
Veterans with service-connected disabilities can also access this
training through the Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational
Rehabilitation & Employment program.

Upon completion of the training, veterans who participate in this
initiative can also present themselves as qualified candidates for
positions with Siemens or its more than 71,000 customers who use
Siemens’ PLM technology.

In April 2011, Siemens participated in the launch of Joining Forces,
a White House initiative to support and honor America's service members
and their families, and pledged to reserve 10 percent of its 3,000 open
positions for veterans. Siemens exceeded this goal in three months and
due to the successful integration of these employees into the workforce,
Siemens increased its commitment. The company has hired over 1,000
veterans in the last two years. Veterans at Siemens, including both
enlisted and Junior Military Officers (JMO), are hired for positions in
the Energy, Infrastructure and Cities, Industry and Healthcare sectors
in job categories ranging from Field Engineers to Service Technicians to
Sales and Marketing roles with highly competitive salaries. Siemens has
hired veterans with skills in aviation and mechanics to serve as wind
service technicians at wind farms in Texas. At a new distribution center
opening in Oklahoma, more than 50 percent of hires are military veterans
with skills in logistics and materials handling. Siemens Energy in
Orlando has hired veterans for their Sales and Marketing Development
Program, investing more than $200,000 per veteran for the 14-month
training program.

Siemens has also been named a “2013 Best for Vets” employer by Military
Times. Ranked 29th out of 1,000 major companies, Military
Times recognized Siemens for its demonstrated commitment to recruit,
hire and retain qualified veterans, and for its comprehensive tools and
resources such as the National Veterans Network to help vets succeed in
the civilian workplace. To see the full rankings, visit
http://projects.militarytimes.com/best-for-veterans/best-employers-for-veterans/2013/.

Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry
Automation Division, is a leading global provider of product lifecycle
management (PLM) software and services with seven million licensed seats
and more than 71,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas,
Siemens PLM Software works collaboratively with companies to deliver
open solutions to help them make smarter decisions that result in better
products. For more information on Siemens PLM Software products and
services, visit
www.siemens.com/plm .